Cristian Efrain Griego
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Professional worker with over 11 years in the service industry. Trained in multiple award winning restaurants & bars across the U.S. Three years experience running a restaurant as Head Manager.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Manager
Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
07.2021 - 08.2024
- In charge of inventory, staff schedules, and payroll
- Personally hired, trained, and supervised entire front of house staff and bar
- Promoted to manager after three months
- Oversaw day-to-day operations across multiple departments
- Handled all customer complaints and inquires
- Achieved $10,000+ sales on holidays doubling ordinary sales
- Renovated restaurant interior, new lights, paint, flooring, and wall fixtures
- Redesigned restaurant and cocktail menus
- Created and promoted seasonal specials
Server
AnQi By Crustacean
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Completed 10 Day Serving Training Course
- Attended numerous Wine and Spirit courses
- Averaged $2,600 in dinner sales
- Educated by Sommelier in award winning sister restaurant
Server Manager
Satoshi Japanese Restaurant
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Trained under all positions
- Set weekly and special event menu plans
- Trained incoming staff restaurant's practices, culture and procedures
- Educated employees on traditional Japanese etiquette
Server/Event Planner
Mizu Izakaya
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Professionally described menu items, special offerings and identified drink pairings
- Sake & Japanese whiskey education from an award winning bar
- Prepared and delivered service to events housing over 80 guests
Server
Sushi Den
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Completed 12 week educational Japanese cuisine course
- Averaged $2,000 in dinner sales
- Upheld high guest satisfaction standards at an award winning Japanese restaurant
- Trained tasting courses: sake, wine, beer, vodka, rum, tequila, whiskey, & Japanese whiskey.
FOH Manager/Server
Blue Moon Sushi & Asian Grill
10.2015 - 02.2017
- Promoted Assistant Manager in under a year
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff
- Delivered memorable experiences to guests of all types
- Boosted daily sales by over 30% after first year
- Assisted in restaurant remodeling & menu update
Education
Attended, No Degree - Social Psychology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL08.2013
Skills
- Staff Trainer & Developer
- Cocktail/Menu Designer
- Guest relations
- Inventory control
- Cultural and professional service training
- Event Planner
- Eleven years in service industry
- Formal education in Wine and Spirits
- Work Experience: Texas, Florida, Colorado, California, Illinois, and Washington
- Former Contracted Rescue Swimmer
Timeline
Head Manager
Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
07.2021 - 08.2024
Server
AnQi By Crustacean
09.2020 - 02.2021
Server Manager
Satoshi Japanese Restaurant
07.2019 - 03.2020
Server/Event Planner
Mizu Izakaya
10.2018 - 03.2019
Server
Sushi Den
08.2017 - 09.2018
FOH Manager/Server
Blue Moon Sushi & Asian Grill
10.2015 - 02.2017
Attended, No Degree - Social Psychology
Florida State University
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